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05-03-2007, 11:57 AM
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New paint on my 72
Just thought i would post a pic of my jimmy after i finished it. This was my first paint and body job. the pic is 3 years old. i haven't been able to work on the truck in almost 2 years now. however all the engine and interior is done. i still need doors though. only thing holding me up is the drive shaft issues i have.
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05-03-2007, 12:01 PM
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Re: New paint on my 72
Looks good - nice truck.
So close to finishing it up - It will look good once it is done  Tom |
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05-03-2007, 12:18 PM
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Re: New paint on my 72
What's your driveshaft issue?
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05-03-2007, 02:16 PM
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Re: New paint on my 72
Looks great, I'm surprised I dont see many black Blazers. Me likey.
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05-03-2007, 02:25 PM
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Re: New paint on my 72
the driveshaft u-joints will brake if i let the clutch out to fast. i have a 400 sbc .030 over with 10:1 compression. all the geometry is correct. no lift. and all parts were installed properly. i just gona upgrade all the yokes and joints.
Also, its not exactly black. its black cherry. it came off a 1982 gm car. i have been told a monty and also a caddy, but i aint to sure. |
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05-03-2007, 03:03 PM
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Re: New paint on my 72
[QUOTE=gmcman7202;2156636]the driveshaft u-joints will brake if i let the clutch out to fast. i have a 400 sbc .030 over with 10:1 compression. all the geometry is correct. no lift. and all parts were installed properly. i just gona upgrade all the yokes and joints. QUOTE]
Pretty odd, they of course should be able to handle that. Are we just talking the rear driveshafts or are you doing that with it in 4wd? Good looking K5!
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05-03-2007, 03:45 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: New paint on my 72
Nice
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05-03-2007, 04:55 PM
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Re: New paint on my 72
Don't rev it up so high
 . Also, you don't need doors to drive it.
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05-03-2007, 05:13 PM
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Re: New paint on my 72
Black Cherry, that sounds nice. Don't think I saw that before...More Pics, more pics.
Now that I look at it again, I see a slight red in the front fender where the sun hit it...coooooooooooooooooooool
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05-03-2007, 05:18 PM
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Re: New paint on my 72
just the rear driveshaft. its got a sm465 with 3.73 posi and 33" tires. Also i am not reving it up that high. i have never gone above 5000 with the engine rpms and never let the clutch out anywhere near that. as far as 4wd, i dont have a front driveshaft.
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05-04-2007, 10:51 AM
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Re: New paint on my 72
Hmmm, that's pretty odd. Hope the upgrade solves the problem - just doesn't make any sense why your having that issue at all.
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05-04-2007, 10:55 AM
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Re: New paint on my 72
Is the engine bogging down before the u-joints break?? I'm wondering if maybe the rear-end is locked up. A torqie motor like a 400 is definitely strong enough to break stock u-joints when there is no give from the axle.
Awesome paint job by the way.
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05-04-2007, 11:31 AM
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Re: New paint on my 72
no the engine does not bog down. i have broken the joints 3 times. first time was trying to break the tires loose, the other 2 i just let the clutch out a little fast on dry pavement. i am afraid to get stuck somewhere again.
Now here is the question. 1350 or 1410 series, as i understand 1310 are already on it. also, any special place to get the stuff from? Thanks guys for the comments and help. |
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